September 4th is the 247th day of the year. There are 118 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is National Wildlife Day, National Spice Blend Day, National Macadamia Nut Day, Eat an Extra Dessert Day, National newspaper Carrier Day and National When Pigs Fly Day

— On this date in 1882, Thomas Edison’s light bulb is tested when he flips the switch and lights one square mile of lower Manhattan.

— On this date in 1888, the first roll-film camera was patented

— On this date in 1982, Steve Miller Band’s Abracadabra hits #1

— On this date in 2002, Kelly Clarkson was voted the first ”American Idol”

— On this date in 2006, “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin died after a stingray’s barb pierced his chest.

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Last night’s Powerball drawing didn’t produce a jackpot winner, and the next drawing on Saturday is estimated at $1.70 billion with a cash option of $770.3 million, making it the third-largest jackpot in U.S. history.

The NFL season kicks off tonight, and a new poll found football is still America’s favorite sport.  48% of us follow it at least a little.  Baseball and basketball are next at 29%.

The Washington Commanders have the highest beer prices in the NFL this season. One brew costs $16.49. The Baltimore Ravens have the cheapest beer prices at $6.60. At Lambeau Field in Green Bay, a beer goes for $10.25, while at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minnesota it costs $11.50.

There’s a HUGE trend on TikTok right now called “The Great Lock-In,” and the idea is similar to a New Year’s Resolution . . . but NOW.  You commit to hyper-focusing on your goals now, and carrying it through 2025.

Burger King is bringing back Cini Minis for a limited time.

Uber Eats will soon deliver Best Buy electronics products in the U.S. This will allow customers to order gadgets and have them delivered alongside their food orders. 

Sugary drinks and alcohol may accelerate hair loss and premature graying. Overconsumption of sugary drinks can increase the risk of hair loss, while high alcohol intake is linked to both hair loss and premature graying. Vitamin D has been identified as a key nutrient that can help reduce hair loss and promote hair growth.

Millennials are defending their generation’s habit of putting LOL at the end of every text.  They say it isn’t REALLY “laughing out loud” . . . it’s just to “soften delivery.”  

A new study found people who take their phone to the bathroom are 46% more likely to have hemorrhoids. 

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are allegedly set to marry in Rhode Island next Summer. A source tells the outlet,  “They are getting married next summer in Rhode Island. She is in a hurry to have children.”

The Cast Of The New Season Of ‘Dancing With The Stars Gets Revealed … The hosts announce that Olympic gymnast and gold medalist Jordan Chiles, ‘The Traitors’ star Dylan Efron, ‘Boy Meets World’ alum Danielle Fishel, Pentatonix singer Scott Hoying, ‘The Parent Trap’ actress Elaine Hendrix, NBA All-Star Baron Davis, actor and musician Corey Feldman, Fifth Harmony singer Lauren Jauregui and comedian Andy Richter will be a part of the new season of the show.

Shaquille O’Neal has introduced a new cologne named after himself. It has a woody amber scent. Priced at $55, it is exclusively available at JCPenney. 

The new season of Kelly Clarkson’s talk show will premiere on Monday, September 29th 

“Man of Tomorrow,” the sequel to “Superman,” is set to hit theaters in July 2027. “Superman” has been a commercial hit, earning over $352 million domestically.